| Today's Economy
Economic Roundup: U.S. Consumer Confidence Is Steadfast Expectations index slides slightly, and personal income growth is tepid. U.K. Consumers Squeezed From All Sides Not only are real wages falling, but now the BoE raised requirements on U.K. lenders. Economic Briefing: U.S. Consumers a Little Less Festive The U.S. Conference Board consumer confidence index likely hit 117.6 in June from 117.8 in May. CBO Says U.S. Senate Healthcare Bill Increases Uninsured by 22 Million The measure leaves roughly the same number uninsured as the House version, but achieves more cost savings. » VIEW MORE TODAY'S ECONOMY
Commentary
U.S. Chartbook: April Showers Bring May Flowers for Housing Spring selling doesn't appear hurt too much by past increases in mortgage rates. U.S. State and Local Outlook: A Tough Budget Season Pensions and Medicaid are the problem, and the structural pressures are set to worsen. U.S. Weekly Highlights and Preview, June 23, 2017 Fed finding it difficult to hit 2%. Macro Roundup: New Zealand Cruises Along Domestic inflation pressures are subdued, and the central bank will keep rates steady for another year. » VIEW MORE COMMENTARY
Today's Economic Indicators
Italy
Consumer and Business Confidence
Jun. 2017: 106.4
Italy’s business and consumer confidence increased in June thanks to diminishing risks and ongoing recovery. Russian Federation
Business Confidence
Jun. 2017: -1.0
Business confidence among Russian manufacturing managers held flat in June, with a net -1% of managers responding positively, the same level as the past two months. Germany
Ifo Business Climate Index
Jun. 2017: 115.1
The German Ifo Business Climate Index hit a fresh record high, climbing to 115.1 in June from 114.6 in May. United States
State Personal Income
2017Q1: 1.0%
State personal income growth bounced back following the sharp downward revision to the fourth quarter estimate. United States
S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller® Home Price Indexes
Apr. 2017: 5.7%
Existing-home price appreciation decelerated in the three months ending in April compared with the same period in March. Mexico
Trade Balance
May. 2017: -US$ 1,079 mil
Mexico’s trade balance turned negative in May as the currency strengthening boosted imports. United States
Conference Board Consumer Confidence
Jun. 2017: 118.9
Consumer confidence regained 1.3 points in June, rising to 118.9, according to the Conference Board. United States
Richmond Fed Manufacturing Survey
Jun. 2017: 7
Manufacturing conditions in the Richmond Federal Reserve District improved in June after pausing in May, rising to 7 from 1. United States
Richmond Fed Services Survey
Jun. 2017: 19.0
Activity in the Richmond Fed District service sector advanced at a more moderate pace in June. United States
Texas Service Sector Outlook Survey
Jun. 2017: 14.8
Texas service sector activity maintained a good pace in June. » VIEW MORE ECONOMIC INDICATORS | 